22SQUARED Account Executive Salary in the United States

TITLE: Account Executive

DEPARTMENT: Account Management 
REPORTS TO: Account Supervisor

OVERVIEW
The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for leading small to medium size jobs for the assigned client and/or project. The position requires good communication skills and attention to detail, along with the ability to learn from the integrated team what constitutes smart strategy and good work. AEs should have a solid understanding of basic marketing tactics and the way an agency works. They should demonstrate a desire to understand their clients’ business and the agency profitability model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for mastering basic agency processes, developing positive client relationships and developing strong relationships with the integrated team
• Responsible for sharing relevant industry and competitive updates
• Lead internal communication and collaboration across departments
• Setting expectations for each team member and output of project
• Establishing clear deliverables and timelines to ensure team alignment
• Keeping Project Management informed on project process and details
• Manage up to Supervisors to keep leadership informed on important client and internal team updates 
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the client’s business to evaluate work based on strategy and objectives.
• Earn and maintain a positive relationship with junior members of the client team to further agency partnership and execute tactical work. 
• Develop ability to think critically in the development of new work in order to prepare for client feedback or technical roadblocks. 
• Master basics of agency and client processes within day-to-day workflow. 
• Act as financial stewards by managing media, production, out of scope project and service fee budgets and billing.
• Support team in execution and strategy of integrated creative campaigns across all touch points, including Display, OOH, Broadcast, Social, Search, Online Video, Print & POP
• Serve as role model and teacher to AAEs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with different people and work styles
• Experience executing administrative and tactical account work and ability to mentor AAEs in performing those duties
• 2-3 years experience in advertising, marketing or related field
• Experience leading tactical projects including promotional or routine monthly campaigns
• Demonstrated success managing projects, schedules and client deadlines
• Working knowledge of agency departments’ capabilities and processes (social, media planning and buying, analytics, etc)
• Basic presentation skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or iWork 
• Ability to learn project management and reporting tools